Steering lock

[Daz800]

Sometime when i (or swmbo) tryed to start the car the key will not turn. Is this a common fault or is it a fault that can be fixed with the old wd40.

My car is under landrover warrentry, so if it is a faulty lock will they replace the steering lock or will they do the complete set.

Darryl

[seph234]

i know my mums 300tdi suffers from this  i think she needs a new ignition barrel on hers my dad has had it apart/wd40'd etc but it is still the same.  so if it is under warranty get it done.  joe

[petergalileo]

Mine does that buts its a 1990 disco 1 unfortunately the warranty ran out many many years ago so now when it happens I have to do the ignition key shuffle.  I think it must be a common fault.

[hobbit]

Yes it is on the D1's for sure, had to replace mine after the key mated with the lock

On the D1's though you can use a rrc unit as well as a replacement, just check the wiring out on the back of the block

Sometimes it can be the electric block on the back of the barrel unit, They can be changed without ripping out the whole lock unit, just one or 2 small screws holding it onto the lock mech.

The hybrid has a rrc column, and the wiring block does move a little bit,  so when I start it it will start and when i let go of the key it stops again, just have to move the wiring a little bit and all ok

But putting some spray oil in the lock itself will not do it any harm, you could always try the spare key on th elock, but be careful not to force it, as your lock will be worn

All the above info is for a D1/RRC, not had any time with any other model

[Daz800]

Its defo the lock as we have tryed the spare key and it does the same with that.
Looks like a call to LR after the xmas hols. (or land rover asst if its goes t***s up).

Darryl

[hobbit]

Try a quick spray with wd though wont do it any harm,, have you tried moving the key back and forwards a little bit when turning it, and is it sloppy in the barrel?

[Damonski]

Also on some of my previous cars to release it, you have to release the pressure by rocking the steering wheel left and right, once the pressure is taken off the lock the key will turn fine.

[Daz800]

Damo and hobbit

Yep done all that. Gave it a spray of wd and if it does it again i get in touch with LR.
Last thing i want is swmbo and my youngest stuck somewhere miles from home.

Daz

[Xtremeteam]

just a quick Q is it doing this on the TD5 disco??

if it is im sure the key has to be coded to the new barrel & doofer

[Daz800]

TD5 year 2001 and its on a 51 plate.
Key is not "sloppy" in the lock.

I am sure the lock is at fault

[Xtremeteam]

urs is the 2nd one ive heard of that happening,last person went to LR & was told it would be either 3 weeks or 3 months before they could get a lock barrel fot ir

[Daz800]

RedlineMike

3 weeks to 3 months what was they doing. I could walk to the "tractor plant" from where i live in about 3 hours (1/2 hours drive)..

If they tell me its going to be 3 months then they will replace my car as i WILL return it under the unfit for use. (got it end of october 2005).

Darryl

With the problems i had when i first got it,i some how think they wont make me wait that long (Ha sparkes..).

[hobbit]

Darryl, as soon as the place opens take it in and complain, especially if still under warranty, got to be worth a moan at them

Tell them that you were stranded for a while out in the middle of nowhere with the family

[nichollsm]

Hi Darryl,

How did you get on with your problem.

I had exactly the same happen to me well before Xmas under Warranty. I had to call LR assistance who couldn't correct the problem so got the Disco transported to my Dealer.

The dealer ordered a new barrell to match the key but after four weeks of me ranting and raving at them daily, still no sign. I eventually got them to fit a temperary barrell while the new one was delivered.

Needless to say, still waiting with no indication as to when it will arrive, nearly 2 months now. Apparently the barrells come direct from Valeo in France but no one can tell me why they are taking so long.

My warranty has now run out so I'm just waiting for the call off the dealer to tell me that my part is in but that I now have to pay for the repair.....You'll probably hear my response if this happens!

Nearly forgot....2002 Disco TD5 Adventurer

[Daz800]

Gave mine a dose of wd and its be aok.
If it does it again i will phone landrover and get them out to fix it.